The JBL Story

JBL's history is rooted in that of its namesake and founder, James B. Lansing. A true pioneer in Professional sound technology, Lansing developed many processes and products from the earliest motion picture sound systems in the 1930s to some of the first drivers in Leo Fender's guitar amps in the mid 1940s.

Today, JBL produces a wide variety of audio equipment, from consumer electronics to portable loudspeakers and subwoofers to high-end installed line arrays. Their commitment to innovative design is evident in everything they produce, with an emphasis on affordable, reliable gear for the working musician.